Meet the R.org Sports Team

Leadership & Editorial Team

Paruyr Artashesovich Shahbazyan – Founder

Visionary Leader & Digital Media Expert

Paruyr established R.org Sports with a vision to revolutionize sports journalism through innovative digital storytelling and comprehensive coverage. His leadership drives our commitment to editorial excellence and technological advancement.

Role: Strategic vision, company development, industry partnerships
Focus: Digital media innovation, sports technology
Location: New York, NY
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Paruyr: [LinkedIn] [Twitter: @PShahbazyanSports]

Sergey Vladimirovich Mirzoyan – Founder of the Publication

Strategic Operations & Editorial Vision

Sergey oversees the editorial strategy and business operations that make R.org Sports a leading voice in sports media. His expertise in content strategy ensures our coverage meets the highest professional standards.

Role: Editorial strategy, business operations, content direction
Focus: Publication strategy, market development
Location: New York, NY
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Sergey: [LinkedIn] [Twitter: @SMirzoyanSports]

Andrey Bodrov – Editor-in-Chief

Editorial Excellence & Newsroom Leadership

Andrey leads our editorial team and maintains the journalistic integrity that defines R.org Sports. Under his guidance, our newsroom delivers accurate, compelling, and timely sports coverage across all major leagues and events.

Role: Editorial leadership, content standards, newsroom management
Focus: Breaking news, investigative journalism, editorial quality
Location: New York, NY
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Andrey: [LinkedIn] [Twitter: @ABodrovSports]

Senior Writers & Correspondents

Brendon R. Elliott – Golf Correspondent

PGA Professional & Golf Journalist

PGA Professional with 30 years of experience covering the PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, and major championships including the Masters and PGA Championship. Founder of Little Linksters and BE A GOLFER Academy, Brendon brings unique expertise in both professional golf and junior development.

Specialization: PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, Golf Instruction, Junior Golf Development
Experience: Published in PGA.com, GolfWRX, MyGolfSpy
Awards: 2017 PGA National Youth Player Development Award
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Brendon: [Instagram: @brendonelliottpga] [Twitter: @belliottgolf] [LinkedIn: brendonelliott]

DJ Siddiqi – Multi-Sport Reporter

Veteran Sports Journalist

Experienced sports reporter covering NFL, NBA, NHL, College Football, College Basketball, and Professional Wrestling. DJ has covered Super Bowl, NBA Finals, CFP National Championship, and WrestleMania, with exclusive interviews from Tom Brady, Shaquille O’Neal, and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Specialization: NFL, NBA, NCAAF, NCAAB, NHL, Pro Wrestling
Experience: CBS Sports, 247Sports, Bleacher Report
Coverage: Breaking news, game analysis, exclusive interviews
Contact: [email protected]

Follow DJ: [Twitter: @DJSiddiqi] [LinkedIn]

Grant Afseth – NBA & Basketball Specialist

Dallas Mavericks Insider & Basketball Analyst

Founder of DallasHoopsJournal.com with over 10 years covering NBA, WNBA, G League, and international basketball. Grant specializes in Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Wings coverage, having covered NBA Finals, All-Star Weekend, Olympics, and FIBA World Cup.

Specialization: NBA, WNBA, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Wings, International Basketball
Platform: DallasHoopsJournal.com founder
Interviews: Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Luka Dončić
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Grant: [Twitter: @GrantAfseth] [LinkedIn]

James Murphy – NHL Correspondent

Veteran Hockey Journalist & Podcast Host

25 years of NHL coverage with special expertise in Boston Bruins (22 years) and Montreal Canadiens. Co-host of The Eye Test podcast with Pierre McGuire. James covered the 2011 Stanley Cup championship and multiple Cup Finals with access to NHL owners, executives, and players.

Specialization: NHL, Boston Bruins, NCAA Hockey, CHL, NHL Draft
Podcast: The Eye Test (Co-host with Pierre McGuire)
Media: NESN, NHL Network, TSN 690
Contact: [email protected]

Follow James: [Twitter: @MurphysLaw74] [Podcast: The Eye Test]

Paul M. Banks – Multi-Sport Columnist

Sports Journalist & Media Entrepreneur

Owner of The Sports Bank LLC with 18 years of sports journalism experience. Paul has covered College Football Playoff, Rose Bowl, Final Four, World Series, and Stanley Cup, providing comprehensive analysis across NFL, EPL, MLB, and NCAAF.

Specialization: NFL, EPL, MLB, NCAAF
Platform: TheSportsBank.net owner
Media: ESPN, CBS Sports Radio, SiriusXM
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Paul: [Twitter: @PaulMBanks] [LinkedIn] [TheSportsBank.net]

Ryan Murray – European Football Correspondent

European Soccer Specialist & CONIFA Director

Leeds-based journalist with 5+ years covering EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, and UEFA competitions. Former Topps copywriter for Champions League and Bundesliga. Content Director for CONIFA, bringing unique perspectives on inclusive football.

Specialization: EPL, La Liga, Bundesliga, UEFA, Champions League
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Role: CONIFA Content Director
Experience: Topps, FlashScore, Football Paradise
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Ryan: [Twitter: @RyanMurr8] [LinkedIn]

Zach Lowy – Football & Emerging Sports Writer

Multilingual Sports Journalist

Freelance football journalist with 10+ years experience covering Liga Pro, EPL, and the emerging sport of Pickleball. Fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, enabling exclusive interviews and diverse coverage across European football.

Specialization: Liga Pro, EPL, Pickleball
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese
Focus: European football analysis, exclusive interviews
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Zach: [Twitter] [LinkedIn]

Landon Buford – NBA Reporter

Sports & Entertainment Journalist

Landon Buford is an accomplished sports and entertainment journalist based in Richardson, Texas, with over a decade of experience covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, WWE, MLB and the entertainment industry. Known for delivering high-impact stories and headline-making interviews, Buford has earned a global audience through content that blends insider access with compelling storytelling.

Specialization: NBA, WNBA, NFL, WWE, MLB, Entertainment
Experience: Director of Editorial & Brand Communications at PlayersTV, Founder/Editor-in-Chief of LandonBuford.com
Notable Interviews: Gary Payton, Kevin Durant, Mark Cuban, Chris Paul
Published In: Sports Illustrated, Forbes, Heavy.com, Meta’s Bulletin, One37pm, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports
Location: Richardson, Texas
Contact: [email protected]

Follow Landon: [Instagram: @landonbuford] [Twitter: @landonbuford] [LinkedIn: /in/lbuford/] [YouTube]

News & Editorial Support

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Secure Contact: Available upon request for sensitive information

All correspondence with our editorial team is treated with professional confidentiality.

Our Coverage Philosophy

The R.org Sports team brings together decades of combined experience across every major sport. From the fairways of Augusta to the ice of TD Garden, from the Premier League pitches to the hardwood of NBA arenas, our journalists deliver authentic, insider perspectives that only come from years of building relationships and covering the biggest moments in sports.

Our commitment to professional journalism standards, combined with modern digital storytelling, ensures our readers get comprehensive, accurate, and engaging sports coverage 24/7.

Contact Our Team

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